Why do women put men in the friend zone? Is getting sent to the friend zone like getting sent to your room as a kid — you're there for acting immature? She might not hold that against you but also does not want to nag you into becoming the mature man of her dreams.

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Is there a vetting process during dating? Vetting means you take your time getting to know this person, assessing your compatibility in different situations and on different levels while keeping your goals in mind. What types of questions are we supposed to ask? What is your vetting process? Does childhood trauma impact our relationships?

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The goal of cosmetic surgery is to alter or improve a person's appearance. Are women altering their bodies for themselves or to attract men? Do men care? Or would they rather have women adjust their attitudes? Please join Felicia Love Washington, Tonya Evans, and me as we discuss "Build A Barbie".

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What is being a modern woman? A modern woman is anyone who is living in the now, who questions, who asks, who challenges, and who stands up for her rights and for others. What is being a traditional woman? A traditional woman in recent western culture typically denotes a woman who believes in traditional sex roles and traditional marriage. Should a woman change in order to have a man? Can we not combine the modern woman and traditional woman to create a balance? Please join Kim Drake, Felicia Love Washington, Tonya Evans, and me as we discuss this topic: "The Modern Cat Lady".

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Choosing yourself is the only way to thrive in the world. You can only know yourself and your own reactions, so this is the only truly accurate compass you will ever have. How to stop feeling guilty for choosing yourself? "Is this a part of self-love? One should always be on the trail of one's own deepest nature." ~ Henry David Thoreau

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Is it okay to date multiple people when single? The truth is: feelings which may develop if there is an investment or a connection, usually over a period of time. Is it the path to finding true love? When do you stop dating multiple people? Do you tell all parties involved? Please join Felicia Love Washington, Deborah Drake, Tonya Evans and I as we discuss this topic.

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When do you announce that you are 'Off the market?" How long does each person have to let respective parties know that they are taken? What does that process look like? When do let your "network" know?

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There are many reasons why women choose to become single mothers. Many are confident and happy about being single, but still wish to have a child. Others have been unable to find the right partner to have children with or find that they want to be the only parent responsible for their child's upbringing.

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Should you confront the other woman? Is it good to confront the other woman when your husband or boyfriend has had an affair? Is confronting the other woman good or bad? It is easy to say "No", but things are never that simple, especially concerning matters of the heart.

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Is dating complicated? Why does it seem so hard? What all the rules? Data shows that nearly half of Americans think dating is harder now than it was 10 years ago. Some reasons include more physical and emotional risk, technology, it being harder to meet people, and shifting societal expectations. Dating opens even the most well-adjusted to uncertainty and vulnerability. Please join Deborah Drake, Felicia Love Washington, and Brian Jones as we discuss this topic: "Am I tripping or is this a sign?"

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